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Canada Day Activities in London Ontario

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Updated for 2019 I just love Canada Day! Maybe it’s because my very first Canada Day was Canada’s 100th birthday and was spent at Expo ‘67. I tell you – that was one thrilling experience! Of course, I’ve loved every Canada Day since then too. I feel privileged to be able to call Canada my […]

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Celebrating Victoria Day in London Ontario

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Are you excited about Victoria Day weekend? I sure am. It’s the unofficial start of summer and that has me dreaming of camping, the beach, watermelon, picnics, ice cream, BBQs, and so much more. See what’s on for Victoria Day in London Ontario in 2019! UPDATED INFORMATION FOR VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND 2019 FANSHAWE OPTIMIST FIREWORKS […]

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15 Minutes of Family Fun in May

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Whew! Can you believe May is right around the corner? May is one of my favourite months. It’s that time where the reality of spring (and summer being right around the corner) really hits. That being said, around here May usually takes the form of blue skies and sunshine for multiple days in a row […]

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50+ Ideas for Filling Easter Baskets

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Easter is right around the corner. It’s time to think about filling those Easter baskets. That doesn’t mean only using candy though. In fact, when I was a kid, I got more non-candy items than candy and I loved it! Looking for some more ideas on what to put in those Easter baskets? Check your […]

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It is Not Too Late to Observe Lent

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Have you ever noticed how many rules we like to impose on ourselves sometimes? Or maybe it’s just me. I especially have a tendency to do this when it comes to my faith. I have to pray the right way or not at all. (I’m not even sure I know what “the right way” is […]

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DIY Easter Baskets and Treat Holders

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When I was little, I had the same Easter basket year after year. It was pretty, old fashioned looking and well, a tradition. Then one year I was at my sister’s house for Easter and of course, my basket wasn’t there. So, my sister made me a basket. You don’t know how big a deal […]

Between work, school, chores and extracurriculars, many families find it difficult to squeeze in the time to really connect. Many parents feel as though they are constantly on the go, over scheduled and overwhelmed with the responsibilities of raising a family. In fact, even with the use of technology and screen time, there are several […]

It is not always easy to find time to pray. It should be. Or at least, I think it should be. But, in my world, it’s not. And that makes me sad. I can’t remember how many times this thought has passed through my mind. Yet, I haven’t really done anything productive to address this […]

Dessert doesn’t get much easier than this. When it’s hot out, the last thing I want to do is to be fussing in a hot kitchen. I love to cook but an overheated Cyn is not a happy Cyn. I want quick, simple recipes keep the kitchen cool. If they cool us off as we […]

how to hygge in summer

Most people associate hygge with winter. They picture a roaring fire in the fireplace, wrapping up in cozy blankets, and sipping hot cocoa on a cold winter’s evening. Cozy, right? But you can still be cozy in the summertime. Hygge is all about slowing down the hamster wheel and embracing those sweet little moments. For […]